# Missouri Cuts Books for Kids

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-31T00:50:54+00:00
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## Resource

Missouri’s slashed $4 million from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library budget, halting new enrollments for kids under five—just as the state adopted the program last year. Born from Dolly’s childhood memories and now distributing over 318 million books globally, this free early literacy initiative faces a critical setback, dropping from $6 million to $2 million funding. With no new families able to join, the program’s reach is frozen—until advocates hope to reignite support and keep those books flowing to children who need them most. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1ec5c1a642855cb3

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